Obituaries

Washington, Indiana Obituaries

Janice (Walker) Hartley

Janice (Walker) Hartley

Aug 7, 2024

Janice Lynette (Walker) Hartley, 48, passed away during the early morning hours of August 7, 2024, while at the Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. She was born in Olney, Illinois, October 7, 1975, to Morris A. and Wanda June (McClelland) Walker. She was engaged to Gary Shoulders of Lawrenceville, Illinois. Janice attended Olney Central College where she studied...

Joyce (Turner) Poland

Joyce (Turner) Poland

Aug 6, 2024

Joyce (Turner) Poland, 89, passed away during the early morning hours of August 6, 2024. She was born in Allendale, Illinois, February 5, 1935, to Eugene and Edna (Newkirk) Turner. On June 9, 1975, she married Dale Poland and they made their home together for the next forty-nine years. Joyce graduated from Oakland City College with a Bachelor's Degree...

Alice (Reynolds) King

Alice (Reynolds) King

Aug 6, 2024

Alice (Reynolds) King, 77, passed away at her Washington residence with her family by her bedside during the morning of August 6, 2024. She was born in Wheatland, March 10, 1947, to Noah and Goldie (McLaughlin) Reynolds. On October 16, 1964, she married John W. King, Jr.; he passed away February 21, 2022. Alice was a cook at various...

Carla K. (Grove) Campton

Carla K. (Grove) Campton

Aug 3, 2024

Carla K. (Grove) Campton, 64, passed away while at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes on August 3, 2024. She was born in Washington on January 6, 1960, to Jack and Carolyn Sue (Ross) Grove. On May 7, 1983, Carla married the love of her life, Douglas Campton; and for the next forty-one years, they created a loving home...

James E. Hardy

James E. Hardy

Aug 2, 2024

James E. Hardy, 74, passed away at his Montgomery residence with his family by his side on August 2, 2024. He was born in Washington, January 6, 1950, to Thomas and Margery (Hopewell) Hardy. On November 16, 1993, he married the love of his life, Anda Kay (Russell) Hardy; and she survives. James was a Washington High School graduate...

Jerry "Silky" Sullivan

Jerry "Silky" Sullivan

Jul 31, 2024

Jerry "Silky" Sullivan, 63, passed away at his Washington residence during the early morning hours of July 31, 2024. He was born in Washington on June 24, 1961, to Donald and Opal (Charles) Sullivan. He was married to Myra Sue Sullivan, and she passed away on October 2, 2021. Jerry was a 1979 graduate of Washington High School. He...

Margaret (Walls) Lundy

Margaret (Walls) Lundy

Jul 29, 2024

Margaret (Walls) Lundy, 81, passed away at her Washington residence during the afternoon of July 29, 2024. She was born in Washington on March 27, 1943, to Ernest P. and Ruth (Queen) Walls. Margaret was a 1961 graduate of Plainville High School and was retired from Perdue, where she was a line worker. She enjoyed reading, going for walks,...

Ralph Fox

Ralph Fox

Jul 26, 2024

Ralph Fox, 91, passed away during the morning hours of July 26, 2024. He was born in Washington, July 3, 1933, to Floyd and Genille (Smith) Fox. A graduate of Washington High School, Ralph went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was the manager...

Diane (Wininger) Cooper

Diane (Wininger) Cooper

Jul 26, 2024

Diane (Wininger) Cooper, 64, passed away at her Washington residence on July 26, 2024. She was born in Washington on February 28, 1960, to Donald and Corenna (Archbold) Wininger. Diane was a manager at the Ponderosa Restaurant for thirteen years. She enjoyed camping and fishing, and anything to do with being outdoors. Those who now mourn Diane's passing include...

Stanley P. Ochs

Stanley P. Ochs

Jul 19, 2024

Stanley P. "Stan" Ochs, 56, passed away at his home in Montgomery the morning of July 19, 2024. He was born in Santa Ana, California, August 7, 1967, to Francis J." Frank" and Sharon (Grannan) Ochs. Stan was a 1987 graduate of North Daviess High School. He had been employed at the railroad. A man of many interests, Stan...

Evelyn Annette Edwards

Evelyn Annette Edwards

Jul 9, 2024

Evelyn Annette Edwards was born sleeping in the early morning hours of July 9, 2024. She was the daughter of Charli R. Greenwell. Evelyn Annette had been in the loving care of her mother, Charli Greenwell, just a few weeks when the Lord called her home to dwell with Him as one of his Cherubs. It is with heavy...

Janice Lee Harner

Janice Lee Harner

Jul 7, 2024

Janice Lee (Burris) Harner, 89, passed away at Gentlecare of Vincennes on July 7, 2024. She was born in Washington, January 10, 1935, to Earl and Agnes (Williams) Burris. On September 20, 1952, she married Joseph Harner and together they created a loving home for themselves and their children until his passing in July 2013. Janice was a graduate...

Beverly S. Briggeman

Beverly S. Briggeman

Jun 30, 2024

Beverly S. (Boger) Briggeman, 83, passed away June 30, 2024. She was born in Petersburg on April 10, 1941, to Frank and Murle Boger. In 1960, she married Lawrence "Larry" Briggeman; and he survives. A 1959 graduate of Petersburg High School, Beverly went on to work at the Washington Times-Herald. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, reading, and camping. Beverly cherished...

Olyn Keith Hess

Olyn Keith Hess

Jun 27, 2024

Olyn Keith Hess, 85, passed away at his Amber Manor residence in Petersburg on June 27, 2024. He was born in Palestine, Illinois, July 20, 1938, to Herbert and Mable (East) Hess. On February 11, 1961, he married Joyce Sue (Johnson) Hess, and she preceded him in death. After graduating from Palestine High School, Keith became a mechanic. He...

Tami Sue Donaldson

Tami Sue Donaldson

Jun 21, 2024

Tami Sue (Bennington) Donaldson, 61, passed away while at the Daviess Community Hospital, Washington, Indiana, on June 21, 2024. She was born in Washington, Indiana, on September 12, 1962, to Philip Lee and Patricia Jean (Winterbottom) Bennington. On March 12, 1983, she married David Charles Donaldson, and he survives. Tami was a 1980 graduate of Washington High School. She...

Kenneth Ray Wirth

Kenneth Ray Wirth

Jun 20, 2024

Kenneth R. Wirth, 88, passed away the morning of June 20, 2024, with his wife by his side. He was born June 15, 1936, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Raymond D. and Vera Jean (Stillwell) Wirth. On February 24, 1954, Ken married Sarah (Wilson) Wirth and she survives. After graduating from Bridgeport High School, Ken went on to graduate from...

Roger C. Palmer

Roger C. Palmer

Jun 9, 2024

Roger Palmer, 80, passed away at his Washington residence during the early morning hours of June 9, 2024. His wife was by his side. He was born in Washington, March 18, 1944, to Lavere and Margaret (Wood) Palmer. On March 1, 1961, Roger married the love of his life, Marilyn (Coomer) Palmer, and they enjoyed sixty-three years together. Roger...

Shirley I. Fidler

Shirley I. Fidler

Jun 9, 2024

Shirley I. (Willis) Fidler, 78, passed away during the evening hours of June 9, 2024. She was born December 6, 1945, in Algiers, Indiana, to Clarence William and Hazel (Cook) Willis. She was married to Ronald Fidler; and he preceded her in death in 2011. Shirley was a driver for Professional Transportation INC, Evansville, Indiana. She enjoyed working crossword...

Janet A. Racey

Janet A. Racey

May 30, 2024

Janet A. (Orchard) Racey, 85, passed away at her Washington residence during the morning hours of May 30, 2024. Her family was by her side. She was born in Washington on March 30, 1939, to Ray Stanley and Mary Ella (Ross) Cross. She was married to Landon Orchard. After Landon's passing, she married Larry "Rex" Racey, and he has...

Nancy Cecille Shreves

Nancy Cecille Shreves

May 28, 2024

Nancy Cecille (Arney) Shreves, 71, passed away peacefully at her Washington residence during the evening of May 28, 2024. Her family was by her side. She was born in Dallas, Texas, August 16, 1952, to Claude Franklin, Jr. and Jimmie (Garrett) Arney. On April 22, 1977, she married the love of her life, Richard "David" Shreves, and he survives....

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